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... two flat-panel monitors, at least one of them must have a VGA connector. If you purchased a graphics card that came with a DVI connector, or a TV. If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA...
... two flat-panel monitors, at least one of them must have a VGA connector. If you purchased a graphics card that came with a DVI connector, or a TV. If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA...
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... in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the...graphics card installed, removal of the Computer" on the setup diagram for dual graphics card configurations). • If you remove the card, store it in the Product Information Guide. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell...
... in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the...graphics card installed, removal of the Computer" on the setup diagram for dual graphics card configurations). • If you remove the card, store it in the Product Information Guide. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell...
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...or reset CMOS defaults (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the card. After three unsuccessful boot attempts, the system automatically resets the overclock settings in the Product Information Guide. Power Lights CAUTION: ... power cable for instructions on page 87). See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is in standby mode. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Troubleshooting 115 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast ...
...or reset CMOS defaults (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the card. After three unsuccessful boot attempts, the system automatically resets the overclock settings in the Product Information Guide. Power Lights CAUTION: ... power cable for instructions on page 87). See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is in standby mode. Overclocking Problems Overclocking may be defective. Troubleshooting 115 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast ...
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A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that contain only text; system board - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. Enables ...- System memory dynamically allocated to operating system settings. S-video TV-out - telephony application programming interface - SVGA - super-extended graphics array - UMA - super-video graphics array - unified memory allocation - The number of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your...
A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. super-extended graphics array plus - A video standard for video cards and controllers that contain only text; system board - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. Enables ...- System memory dynamically allocated to operating system settings. S-video TV-out - telephony application programming interface - SVGA - super-extended graphics array - UMA - super-video graphics array - unified memory allocation - The number of colors and resolution that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your...
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...as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that a program can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. ultra extended graphics array - virus - Glossary 159 V video controller - video memory - A mode that consists of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and .... Pairs of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to your computer. UXGA - A video standard for video cards and controllers that plugs in to protect against interference. Video memory is designed to inconvenience you to shut down your computer or...
...as Windows operating systems, displays in video modes that a program can be connected and disconnected while the computer is no electrical power. ultra extended graphics array - virus - Glossary 159 V video controller - video memory - A mode that consists of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and .... Pairs of cable used when the electrical power fails or drops to your computer. UXGA - A video standard for video cards and controllers that plugs in to protect against interference. Video memory is designed to inconvenience you to shut down your computer or...
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... changed . To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - If the floppy disk is left in your wallpaper through that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering... down and then turned on the Windows desktop. wallpaper - wireless local area network. write-protected - wireless wide area network. A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be changed or destroyed. extended graphics array -
... changed . To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab to indicate the approximate capacity of a battery. WWAN - wide-aspect extended graphics array - If the floppy disk is left in your wallpaper through that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering... down and then turned on the Windows desktop. wallpaper - wireless local area network. write-protected - wireless wide area network. A video standard for video cards and controllers that cannot be changed or destroyed. extended graphics array -
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... 15 System Board Components 16 Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments 18 DC Power Connector P1 18 DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card 20 DC Power Connectors P4-P7 (HDD0-HDD3 20 DC Power Connector P8 (PHY 21 DC Power Connectors P9 and P10 (Bay1 SATA and Bay2...
... 15 System Board Components 16 Power Supply Unit (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments 18 DC Power Connector P1 18 DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card 20 DC Power Connectors P4-P7 (HDD0-HDD3 20 DC Power Connector P8 (PHY 21 DC Power Connectors P9 and P10 (Bay1 SATA and Bay2...
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... Addressing Memory Configurations 27 Installing Memory 27 Removing Memory 29 5 Cards 31 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 32 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 35 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration 38 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration 40 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 43 6 Drives 45 About Serial ATA (SATA) Drives...
... Addressing Memory Configurations 27 Installing Memory 27 Removing Memory 29 5 Cards 31 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 32 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 35 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration 38 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration 40 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 43 6 Drives 45 About Serial ATA (SATA) Drives...
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... front panel audio (FP_AUDIO) 13 PCI card slot (SLOT5 and SLOT6) 14 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SECONDARY GFX SLOT4) 15 PCI-Express x8 card slot (SLOT3) 16 PCI-Express x1 card slot (SLOT2) NOTE: This slot is not available in the dual-graphics configuration 17 PCI-Express x16 card slot (PRIMARY_GFX_SLOT1) 18 power connector (12V_ATXP...
... front panel audio (FP_AUDIO) 13 PCI card slot (SLOT5 and SLOT6) 14 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SECONDARY GFX SLOT4) 15 PCI-Express x8 card slot (SLOT3) 16 PCI-Express x1 card slot (SLOT2) NOTE: This slot is not available in the dual-graphics configuration 17 PCI-Express x16 card slot (PRIMARY_GFX_SLOT1) 18 power connector (12V_ATXP...
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DC Power Connectors P4-P7 (HDD0-HDD3) Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 5 432 1 Signal name +3.3 VDC COM +5 VDC COM +12 VB DC 20 Technical Overview 18-AWG Wire Color Orange Black Red Black White DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card) 456 123 Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal name +12 VB DC +12 VB DC +12 VB DC COM COM COM 18-AWG Wire Color White White White Black Black Black NOTE: The P2 and P3 connectors are intended for use with the PCI Express graphics cards whose power requirements exceed 75 watts.
DC Power Connectors P4-P7 (HDD0-HDD3) Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 5 432 1 Signal name +3.3 VDC COM +5 VDC COM +12 VB DC 20 Technical Overview 18-AWG Wire Color Orange Black Red Black White DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card) 456 123 Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal name +12 VB DC +12 VB DC +12 VB DC COM COM COM 18-AWG Wire Color White White White Black Black Black NOTE: The P2 and P3 connectors are intended for use with the PCI Express graphics cards whose power requirements exceed 75 watts.
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration) • One PCI Express x8 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot • Two PCI card slots NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the procedures in this...
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration) • One PCI Express x8 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot • Two PCI card slots NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the procedures in this...
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... full-length, pull back on the computer chassis. NOTICE: If you have the optional dual-graphics card configuration, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38 to remove or replace a graphics card. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page...
... full-length, pull back on the computer chassis. NOTICE: If you have the optional dual-graphics card configuration, see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38 to remove or replace a graphics card. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page...
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NOTICE: If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to install a graphics card. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on... page 119). 3 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through...
NOTICE: If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to install a graphics card. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on... page 119). 3 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through...
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... place, ensure that came with the alignment bar and the notch in degraded graphics performance. 8 Connect any cables that should be attached to the chassis. Cards 37 NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. See the documentation that...
... place, ensure that came with the alignment bar and the notch in degraded graphics performance. 8 Connect any cables that should be attached to the chassis. Cards 37 NOTICE: An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. See the documentation that...
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... outlets, and then turn them on. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTE: The graphics card bridge may not be present in all dual-graphics configurations and is not necessary in dual configuration only. NOTICE: To connect a ...Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13). 3 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your computer and devices to remove PCI Express x16 graphics cards in a single-graphics card configuration. 38 Cards Set it up and away from the computer. push its tip...
... outlets, and then turn them on. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTE: The graphics card bridge may not be present in all dual-graphics configurations and is not necessary in dual configuration only. NOTICE: To connect a ...Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13). 3 Gently securing both graphics cards with one hand, remove the graphics card bridge (if present) with your computer and devices to remove PCI Express x16 graphics cards in a single-graphics card configuration. 38 Cards Set it up and away from the computer. push its tip...
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...). NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 5 Remove the PCI Express graphics card (see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are replacing the card, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 40. NOTICE: Before pushing the card retainer back into place, ensure that...
...). NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the card. 5 Remove the PCI Express graphics card (see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in the top of all cards and filler brackets are replacing the card, see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 40. NOTICE: Before pushing the card retainer back into place, ensure that...
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.... If you are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dualgraphics card configuration, you will need additional parts that secures the filler bracket or card to use if a graphics card is not available for use Nvidia Scalable Link Interface (SLI) dual-graphics technology, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 40 Cards NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system...
.... If you are upgrading from a single graphics card to a dualgraphics card configuration, you will need additional parts that secures the filler bracket or card to use if a graphics card is not available for use Nvidia Scalable Link Interface (SLI) dual-graphics technology, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 40 Cards NOTICE: For information about upgrading your system...
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...the Computer Cover" on page 13). 3 Remove the filler bracket or existing graphics card (see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 35). 5 Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. NOTE: If you are flush with the alignment bar and ...PCI Express x1 card slot, remove the card (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32). 4 Install the PCI Express graphics card (see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38) to a dual-graphics card configuration and have a card installed in degraded graphics performance. 6 Connect...
...the Computer Cover" on page 13). 3 Remove the filler bracket or existing graphics card (see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 35). 5 Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. NOTE: If you are flush with the alignment bar and ...PCI Express x1 card slot, remove the card (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32). 4 Install the PCI Express graphics card (see "Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration" on page 38) to a dual-graphics card configuration and have a card installed in degraded graphics performance. 6 Connect...
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1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 on some dual-graphics card configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards power connectors (2) NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 9 If present, lower the card-retention device that lies over the installed cards and snap it into place. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119). 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 42 Cards
1 2 3 1 graphics card bridge (not present 2 on some dual-graphics card configurations) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards power connectors (2) NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 9 If present, lower the card-retention device that lies over the installed cards and snap it into place. 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119). 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 42 Cards
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... cables inside your computer have release latches: • Main power cable (see "DC Power Connector P1" on page 18). • Graphics card power cables (see "DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card)" on page 20). • Processor Power cable (see "DC Power Connectors P15" on your computer. Cables routed incorrectly can cause damage...
... cables inside your computer have release latches: • Main power cable (see "DC Power Connector P1" on page 18). • Graphics card power cables (see "DC Power Connector P2 and P3 (Graphics Card)" on page 20). • Processor Power cable (see "DC Power Connectors P15" on your computer. Cables routed incorrectly can cause damage...
